site.btaNo Reports of Bulgarians Hurt in Florida Bridge Collapse

Sofia, March 15 (BTA) - The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that there are no reports so far of any Bulgarian nationals having been hurt in Thursday's collapse of a newly built pedestrian bridge linking the City of Sweetwater with the Florida International University campus. Up till now, four people were found dead and at least nine others were injured and hospitalized.

The Bulgarian Embassy in Washington, D.C., is following the situation and is constantly in touch with the local authorities.

Bulgarian citizens wishing to get up-to-date information or to enquire about their close ones can contact the Embassy in Washington at telephones +1 202 387 0174 and +1 202 299 0273 or, out of hours, +1 202 387 0174 and +1 202 387 5770.